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Chores Can Help Kids Learn Responsibility

by Deirdre Blakeposted Oct 2 2013 5:41AM

Doing chores is a tradition in many families and they can help kids learn responsibility.
But what's the rule on paying them for their efforts? Parenting experts say it is a bad idea for younger kids, since you want them to learn how to clean and do their fair share. For older kids, it might motivate them to do more and help them learn how to manage money.